{"product_id":"large-finely-engraved-6-shot-pepperbox-revolver","title":"Large Finely Engraved 6 Shot Pepperbox Revolver","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMid 19th Century English Percussion Cap Pepperbox Revolver of 0.4\" Calibre\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a 4\" fluted barrel cluster of 0.4\" calibre this is quite a large revolver, and with a finely engraved white metal (silver) body it is better than average quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also seems to have what looks like a burr walnut two piece grip, so I was surprised to see that the cartouche on the left side of the body was blank, the one on the right side stating \"Improved Revolving Pistol\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrels are numbered 1-6 and between each one is the Birmingham Proof Mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steelwork has a dark gun metal patina but there are signs of minor corrosion in the form of a light peppering of a pitted finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mainspring is good and the action (double action only) cycles, although the mechanism feels a little off centre (something not quite right) and the trigger must return to its rest position fully to allow it to cycle again. Please see the video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large and attractive Pepperbox Revolver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel cluster length  9.5cm, Overall length 22cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis antique pistol is considered obsolete and non functioning, and is sold as a collectable ornamental item. This product is available for purchase in the UK without a license\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54177791377736,"sku":"491","price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6962\/2088\/files\/491.1.jpg?v=1790780605","url":"https:\/\/flintlockblackpowder.co.uk\/products\/large-finely-engraved-6-shot-pepperbox-revolver","provider":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}